Vote 'No to 19' on Nov. 5

I hope you will join me in voting "No to 19" in Iowa City on or before Nov. 5. Voting no will uphold the current city ordinance that keeps minors out of establishments after 10 p.m. where the primary business is selling alcohol.

Since it was adopted, the 21-only ordinance has resulted in a reduction in downtown vandalism and criminal mischief. There has been a decline in high-risk drinking and in police calls to the downtown area. This is now a more pleasant place for families and is more productive for businesses. Neighborhoods bordering downtown have not reported more alcohol-related problems (as predicted) as a result of the ordinance.

Please help keep 21-only in place.

Jean Jordison

Iowa City

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Vote 'No to 19' on Nov. 5

I hope you will join me in voting 'No to 19' in Iowa City on or before Nov. 5. Voting no will uphold the current city ordinance that keeps minors out of establishments after 10 p.m. where the primary